U.P. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak meets reservation reform movement agitators, assures dialogue with Union Ministers
Other key members of the reservation reform movement distanced themselves from the meeting, adding that the movement is very much on, and it will continue until the government speak to representatives directly
On August 22, 2026, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak met with reservation reform movement agitators, assuring the students that their demands would be discussed with central leadership and a meeting with the concerned Union Minister would be ensured. Brajesh Pathak addressed a press conference with Harsh Dubey, who claimed to be leading the reservation reform movement at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
The Deputy Chief Minister expressed his assurance that the government was committed to providing a bright future for students, with no injustice to any student. Harsh Dubey stated that the main demand of the students was equal opportunities for all young people. Other members of the reservation reform movement distanced themselves from the meeting, stating that the movement is ongoing and will continue until the government speaks directly to the movement's representatives.
Anuradha Tiwari and Ajeet Bharti, controlling the movement's Instagram page, expressed their disagreement with the meeting and the demands presented.
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